Registered Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Virology team in the Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering diagnostic virology services across the network.

The role is band 5/6, permanent, 37.5 hours per week with a 24/7 shift pattern.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration in Biomedical Science is required.
• Experience in NHS virology laboratory operations is preferred.
• Ability to work a 24/7 shift pattern in a busy virology service.

Responsibilities

• Join the Virology team as a HCPC registered Specialist BMS.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
• Deliver diagnostic virology services within Infection Science Department.
• Cover a 37.5-hour week over a 24/7 pattern.

Skills

HCPC registered

Team player

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Roche Cobas e801

Diasorin Liaison XL

Biomerieux Vidas

Roche Cobas 8800

Cepheid GeneXpert

Biomerieux FilmArray

Job description

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 5/6

Virology: Department of Infection Science

Permanent

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist BMS to join our team. You must be a strong team player who has a positive attitude to change. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of staff based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site.

The Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical services for two acute Hospitals, local GUM clinics and a wide range of community based health providers.

We also provide laboratory services to GPs and wider service users in the surrounding area. The Virology department is equipped with Roche Cobas e801, Diasorin Liaison XL, Biomerieux Vidas, Roche Cobas 8800, Cepheid GeneXpert, and Biomerieux Filmarray, among others . The hours of work for this post will be 37.5 hours per week over a 24/7 period.

Applicants will be expected to have significant virology experience preferably in an NHS Lab and be HCPC registered.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gareth Pierce-Wilding Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist Virology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 674941